about us
mission
To build a community that reflects Jesus and His desire for church in the 21st Century, by making disciples, building community, and by reaching out to others.
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A community for all ages, where everyone is made welcome and provided with a safe place to learn, serve and grow.
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Matt 9.35: And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.
new to community church?
We're pleased you have found us and hope you'll find our website useful. We look forward to meeting you in person. Please make yourself known to one of our team during a Sunday meeting.
There are lots of ways to connect and get involved, including weekly Life Groups, out reach and serving opportunities.
Further down you can read about our Priorities and Values. You will also find details about our TEAM, ways to GIVE.
PRIORITIES
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reach up
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A worshiping community encountering God's love that transforms our lives
REach in
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A family who connect, honour and love one another as Christ loves the church
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reach out
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A kingdom people, transforming lives - changing communities
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values
Jesus Christ - a Christian Church
The person of Jesus Christ is central to all we do, and through Him we have relationship with God the Father, and the Holy Spirit.
The Bible - a Bible-Based Church
We are committed to the Bible as the Word of God, and as our final authority for direction and practice.
The holy spirit - a Spirit-filled church
We welcome the work of the Holy Spirit, and expect to use the gifts He has given us for the benefit of others, and seek to develop the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
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Worship - a worshipping church
Our goal is to express our devotion to God through joyful praise and intimate worship.
Loving Relationships - a loving church
Our goal is to see every person loved and cared for in such a way that they feel accepted, valued, and have a sense of belonging.
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Discipleship - a maturing church
Our goal is to help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Prayer - a praying church
Our goal is to see prayer at the centre of all we do.
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Servanthood - a serving church
Our goal is to see every member developing their God-given abilities, and using them to serve others.
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Giving church - a church that remembers the poor
All we possess belongs to the Lord, therefore, we aim to be generous in our personal giving, and to proactively care for those in times of hardship.
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Outreach - we are an evangelistic church
Our goal is to introduce people to Jesus in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria (Acts1:8) and to the ends of the earth, though personal and corporate witness, community outreach, and missions.
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For a more detailed basis of faith we accept the following statement from the Evangelical Alliance www.eauk.org/connect/about-us/basis-of-faith.cfm
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PDF EA Basis of Faith document
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Banbury Community Church is a Registered Charity 1166594 and a member of the Evangelical Alliance.